The Oostvaardersplassen (OVP) are located in the western part of Flevoland. It is a wet area, large 5500 ha, of which one third part consists begraasbaar country, third from wetlands and 1/3 water. Since 1996, managed by Forestry Commission (SBB). Then in the 70s of last century flora and fauna including many (water) birds greatly increased in quantity and diversity, it was decided a 'Nature' of it.

The discussion on the implementation of this project is now almost 20 years. In the winter of 1996 - '97 was already hungry, surrounding talked disgrace, especially young animals were victims of (and still are). A helicopter loaded with hay could not ascend. In 1999 starved including a large group of Heck cattle. The winter mortality in 2004-2005 was 700 animals. In the 2011-2012 season 1,500 animals died (died of hunger or fired because of a very poor condition). In October 2012, another census place (according to an improved method).

Note Welfare Foundation of Large Grazers:

The animals suffer food shortage (as of November to mid-May, they have no bite to eat). The grass will grow in early April, but the thousands of geese eat everything.

The animals are in a new report titled as wild weather, because then State forest management does not care. If they are already terminally, they are being shot. It is a National Shame.

Sign this petition to halt this terrible and unnecessary situation for the thousands of animals that year in and year out suffering through neglect of the human laws.

PETITION TEXT:

We, concerned animal lovers worldwide, requests Forestry and Dutch politics for the care of thousands of animals in the Oostvaarderplassen to assume and to ensure that these animals receive adequate nutrition they need for the winter months to bridge.

In the Netherlands, the statutory duty of care for ALL animals to be used, so the animals Oostvaarderplassen.

We demand that politics and Forestry an end to this appalling situation for the animals.

We, concerned animal lovers worldwide, requests Forestry and Dutch politics for the care of thousands of animals in the Oostvaarderplassen to assume and to ensure that these animals receive adequate nutrition they need for the winter months to bridge.

In the Netherlands, the statutory duty of care for ALL animals to be used, so the animals Oostvaarderplassen.

We demand that politics and Forestry an end to this appalling situation for the animals.